US
October 1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records W 2582
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Jackie GleasonHow Sweet It Is For Lovers
Vinyl pressings
How Sweet It Is For Lovers
by Jackie Gleason · 1966
12 pressings4 countriesEasy ListeningJazz
How Sweet It Is For Lovers was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of How Sweet It Is For Lovers
10 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 3 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
October 1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SW 2582Capitol Records SW-2582
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SW-1- 2582-A-3 2 ✲A-Side
SW-2- 2582-A-3 1 ✲B-Side
US
October 1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SW 2582
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
October 1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SW 2582
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SW-1-2582-A-4Side 1 matrix, etched
SW-2-2582-A-4Side 2 matrix, etched
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records W 2582Capitol Records W-2582
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
W-1-2582 F-5Side A runout, variant 1
W2-2582 F-4Side B runout, variant 1
W1-2582-F1 IAMSide A runout, variant 2
W2-2582-G2 IAMSide B runout, variant 2
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SW 2582Capitol Records SW-2582
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SW1 2582 W1 0A-Side
SW1 2582 W1 #3 0B-Side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | Capitol Records W 2582 / Capitol Records W-2582First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | Capitol Records SW 2582 / Capitol Records SW-2582First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | The World Record Club Limited ST 878First yearLP | LP |
| 1966 | UK | The World Record Club Limited T 878First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records SW 8-2582LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records W 2582 / Capitol Records W-2582First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records SW 2582 / Capitol Records SW-2582First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records W 2582First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records SW 2582 / Capitol Records SW-2582First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records SW 2582First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Capitol Records SW 2582First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Capitol Records SW 2582LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1If He Walked Into My Life ("Mame")3:49
- A2Strangers In The Night3:19
- A3The Shadow Of Your Smile (Love Theme From "The Sandpiper")2:35
- A4Lara's Theme ("Dr. Zhivago")3:34
- A5You're Gonna Hear From Me2:54
- A6The Second Time Around3:00
- B1How Sweet It Is2:40
- B2I Wanna Be Loved By You2:56
- B3Autumn Waltz2:30
- B4Au Revoir2:40
- B5I Will Wait For You3:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of How Sweet It Is For Lovers are there?
12 vinyl pressings of How Sweet It Is For Lovers are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was How Sweet It Is For Lovers first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Capitol Records W 2582, released October 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of How Sweet It Is For Lovers is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use W 2582, SW 2582, ST 878, T 878) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is How Sweet It Is For Lovers on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
